Wylie Independent School District voters will choose trustees for four board seats Nov. 3, with five candidates competing for the open Place 2 seat. Trustees serve four-year terms and, although candidates run for numbered places, represent the district at large....
This year’s Sachse Chamber of Commerce banquet is not necessarily going to be an “open and shut” case. There will be clues, cues and accolades for chamber members at the murder mystery themed awards banquet at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, at Chase Oaks Church...
Sachse councilmembers approved an addition to an ongoing development slated to bring retail and restaurants next to State Highway 78 near Country Club Drive. Director of Development Services Matt Robinson presented a special-use permit request from Jake Fears for...
Garland ISD staff presented an amendment to the District of Innovation Plan that may assist in dealing with a handful of larger-than-allowed class sizes. Trustees considered two amendments during their regular meeting Tuesday, Jan. 24, meant to address staff and class...
A long-time Sachse organization recently welcomed onsite storage to its museum location, which will allow it to house more pieces of its collection. The newer, larger shed cost $5,000 and was completed in mid-January, according to Sachse Historical Society President...
Although students received an extended break from school last week, several other entities were impacted by frigid temperatures and hazardous road conditions. Garland ISD closed all schools and facilities from Tuesday, Jan. 31, until Friday, Feb. 3, with students...
Two local full-time moms with a passion for women’s headwear are making their presence known in Wylie despite being a young business. A little over one month old — celebrating the mark Sunday, Feb. 5 — the Turquoise Feather Hat Company already has a busy schedule,...
A high-achieving teenager was recognized for his project that provided essential supplies to those passing through Good Samaritan of Garland’s doors. Tucker Halliday, a junior at Sachse High School, was issued a proclamation for his Eagle Scout project during the...
As the deadline for ordering a bond election nears, trustees met to discuss the specific propositions they want to put forward to voters on the May ballot. Staff presented a final list of potential bond projects — including one addition — during a special workshop...
